Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus

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1 Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus Course / Prefix Number DEP 2004 Course Title: PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Fall 2015: 8/24/2015 CRN: Credit: 3 ONLINE Term: 12/12/2015 An introduction to the study of the changes taking place in human behavior over the Course Catalog life span from conception to death. Areas to be emphasized are personality and Description: cognitive, physical, social, and moral development. Instructor: Dr. Katherine Urquhart Office Location: Prerequisites: PSY 2012 Online Office Hours or FOB #3 Contact Information: Office Hours: urquhark@lssc.edu (352) By appointment or via Blackboard Collaborate All students are required to use Lake Hawk Mail for official college communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating Lake Hawk Mail.

2 REQUIRED: Human Development: A Cultural Approach by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. Second Edition. Published by Pearson. Copyright ISBN: Textbook and Other Course Materials: It is MANDATORY that you obtain access to the Pearson Website called REVEL for this textbook. This includes access to the electronic version of the book and if you prefer, a loose leaf copy of the text book as well. This can be purchased from the LSSC book store. Weekly assignments for this course are based upon work the student will complete in REVEL by Pearson. Pearson REVEL website: Technology and Online Computer Access Requirements: Course Objectives: (what the course will do) Computer literacy is essential. You will be required to use Internet access for research on specific assignments. You must have regular and reliable internet access. Regular and Reliable Internet access is absolutely critical. Online participation is mandatory and critical. You are responsible for accessing BlackBoard (Bb) at least every other day. 1. To acquaint the student with all aspects of human development. 2. To investigate the course and influence of physical, emotional, cognitive and moral development. 3. To study and evaluate socialization processes and the structure of cultural influences on the family. 4. To develop an understanding and application of various theories of Human Development.

3 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: (what the students take with them beyond this course) 1. Research related topics via Internet access. 2. Describe and evaluate all research techniques applicable to the study of the development and define all pertinent terms. 3. Be able to compare, contrast, and integrate the various theories of human developments have a basic knowledge of the mechanisms of genetics, inherited traits and disorders; understand and be able to discuss and apply the media socialization process including the influence. 4. Understand how sex-role behavior develops. 5. Describe the stages of prenatal development. 6. Describe a healthy neonate and understand the use of the Apgar scale and the purpose of measuring infant reflexes. 7. Describe physical development from infancy through late adulthood including the growth trends. 8. Describe the perceptual abilities from birth through late adulthood. 9. Understand the stages of language development and the factors that facilitate such development. 10. Describe the types of early childhood education and the problems within our educational system. 11. Describe the process of attachment and the emotional development of children; prosocial and aggressive behavior and the hereditary and environmental influences on each. 12. Describe various aspects of parenting. 13. Describe the current theories concerning child abuse and possible methods of prevention. 14. Describe the process of puberty, adolescent identity formation and egocentrism. 15. Describe the problems of adolescent substance abuse, sexuality, runaways, delinquency and suicide. 16. Describe the components of intimacy, love and marriage as well as alternatives to marriage such as cohabitation and single-by-choice; the end of marriage by divorce or death.

4 Academic Integrity: Important Information for Students with Disabilities: Privacy Policy (FERPA): The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.) Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling and and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at then go to Quick Links and click on Disability Services. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar s Office.

5 Attendance / Withdrawal Policies: Withdrawal Deadline: Methods of Evaluation: Students are expected to participate in the virtual classroom 5 7 days per week. Online participation is mandatory and critical. You are responsible for accessing BlackBoard (Bb) at LEAST every other day. This class is very intense, and missing even one quiz/test/assignment can result in a grade loss. The last day to withdraw is November 2nd, Students are responsible for all work assigned. This includes all chapter material as outlined in the course calendar. No extensions will be granted for quizzes or exams without written medical documentation. NO EXCEPTION. The assignments, quizzes, and discussions are online within the Blackboard course shell. Regular and reliable high speed internet access is required for success in this class. Students must process their own withdrawal. Any student who has not completed the course, and has not properly withdrawn will receive an F. November 2nd, You can refer to a complete withdrawal policy in the College catalog. Please familiarize yourself with it. See grading section below. The textbook must be read. You are responsible for all material in the text, and all text material may appear on exams. Course quiz schedule may be revised through the term.

6 Maximum points that can be earned during the semester are There are no dropped grades and there is no extra credit. You get to keep everything that you earn! The professor reserves the right to modify the point assignment as needed. A Grading Scale: B C D F <600 Course Calendar: The assignments, quizzes, and discussions are online within the Blackboard course shell. You will be required to access these outside of the live class meetings. Please consult the calendar section of Blackboard once you are registered for the class for the course topic schedule/outline for your specific CRN/section.

7 LSSC DEP 2004 Course Calendar Online - 16 Weeks Each weeks material will open to students on Monday s 6:00 a.m. and will be due Sunday s 11:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated Dates Chapters Assignments Notes/Reminders Week 1: August Topic: N/A Getting Started REVEL Sign Up Getting Started Material Last day to drop/add class- Fri., Aug. 28 th Week 2: August 31- Sept. 6 Topic: A Cultural Approach Chapter 1 Week 3: Sept Topic: Genetics & Prenatal Dev. Chapter 2 Holiday/No School - Mon., Sept. 7 th Week 4: Sept Topic: Birth & the Newborn Child Week 5: Sept Topic: Infancy Week 6: Sept. 28- Oct. 4 Topic: Toddlerhood Week 7: Oct Topic: Early Childhood Week 8: Oct Topic: Middle Childhood Week 9: Oct Topic: Adolescence Week 10: Oct. 26- Nov. 1 Topic: Emerging Adulthood Week 11: Nov. 2-8 Topic: Young Adulthood Week 12: Nov Topic: Middle Adulthood Chapter 3 Chapter 4 DB # 1 Test # 1 (Ch. 1, 2 & 3) Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Test # 2 (Ch. 4, 5 & 6) Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Test # 3 (Ch. 7, 8, 9 & 10) Last Day to Withdraw- Mon., Nov. 2 nd by 4:30 Chapter 11 Holiday/No School - Wed., Nov. 11 th

8 Week 13: Nov Topic: Late Adulthood Chapter 12 Week 14: Nov Topic: Holiday Break Week 15: Nov. 30- Dec. 5 (Sat.) Topic: Death & Afterlife Beliefs Holiday Break Chapter 13 Create Will & Living Trust Holiday Break DB # 2 Holiday/No School - Wed., Nov. 25 th at 4:30pm through Sunday, Nov. 29 th Last day of classes- Sat., Dec. 5 th *** Final Exam/Test #4 (Ch. 11, 12 & 13) Sunday, Dec. 6 th 6:00 a.m. to Friday, Dec. 11 th by 11:30 p.m.***